The visitor center is open during the following hours.

• Daily: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

The visitor center is closed on Christmas Day

• Phone: (928) 674-5500

Horseback riding, hiking, photography and jeep tours are just some of the outdoor activities popular with visitors. Jeeping and hiking to the bottom of the canyon require a permit and a Navajo guide. The fees for either tour are $15 per hour. Interpretive activities and talks are also available.

Secinic Drives: There is a North Rim Drive and a South Rim Drive.

• South Rim Drive offers 7 overlooks of the canyon and ruins from the road. The road is a dead end.
• North Rim Road is a through road with spur roads to 4 overlooks which can be viewed from the parking lot.

Hiking Trails

Is open year round with limited facilities. Reservations for group sites of 15 or more can be made by contacting Canyon de Chelly visitor center. Backcountry camping is allowed with an authroized Navajo guide.
Fee: Free

Canyon de Cheely allows pets to be walked on roads as long as they are on a leash. Pets may not be left unattended in a vehicle or campsite.

There are no area Dog Kennels that offer Boarding.